[AMRN12]

What is the per-diem rate for Johnson City Tenn???? I recently changed travel companies. This new one Advantage RN is offering supposedly a higher hourly rate at 36 per hour. No housing, no stipend, no travel except for a gas card of $250. which is presented on their site as a promo for anyone that commits to a 13 week assignment. My interview went well and I am certain they gave me the position, however this way of negotiating the contract is "muddy"!! I expressed this concern with my recruiter and stated that I would like my wage to be quoted not under this tax advantage plan........which is available to me anyway!!!! I am waiting for her to get back with me. So.....my question is what is the going rate for a travel rn per hour , with housing paid or given a housing stipend, travel to and from assignment???? Thanks for input.

[Owensaunt]

Agency is working in the area (county) you live in.Travel is usually work in a facility atleast 50 miles from where you live. Most hospitals won't hire a "traveler" if they live in the same raduis their FTE's live.

[ernrs2b]

I have done both travel and local agency assignments, the difference is with local you can have a short term (8-13wk) contract or PRN/Per Diem assignments where they send you anywhere and everywhere depending on the need. With Prn/Per Diem you can be cancelled at the drop of a hat, with a local contract, if they cancel you you get paid for the hours. With travel assignments, you have to travel atleast 50miles from your home to qualify for the housing or stipend, with local contracts you don't get the stipend/housing option. I hope this isnt too confusing, I like the local contracts, because it's guaranteed hours and I get to come home every night!

[nursesail]

It is a shame Florida is still not on the compact list. As many transients as we have I don't understand it.

[sunshine0808]

very good advice here. I am tossing the idea of travel/local agency. I live in Alabama and do not really want to stay away from home 13 weeks. I thought maybe I would keep my fulltime job and work agency on weekends (may everyother weekend) My fulltime has become 2 8s and 2 12s with Friday, Saturday & Sundays off. Would agnecy work be worth it? That way I wouldn't have to work holidays and could call my own schedule? Please advise.

[sunshine0808]

Yes, where is this??

[Shawn123]

Originally Posted by nursern20

Whats the difference between a travel nurse and an agency nurse?? I mean in order to be a travel nurse you have to sign with an agency, so i would assume they mean the same thing, right??

The difference between a travel nurse and a agency nurse is you have a contract when working as a travel nurse, hours guaranteed, agency nurse hours not guranteed, travel nurse has better benefits.